Terbutaline or Brethine Can Cause Heart Problems and Even Death During Pregnancy. Does Your Obstetrician Know This?

On February 17, 2011, the FDA alerted doctors, obstetricians, nurses, and
healthcare providers that the drug Terbutaline, also known as Brethine,
Bricanyl, Brethaire, or Terbulin, which is often administered to women
in premature labor or preterm labor, can cause heart problems and even
death due to the cardiac problems it may cause.

Brethine or Terbutaline are medications that are frequently used to relax
or calm down the respiratory airways in patients with asthma, bronchitis,
COPD, or emphysema. In addition, Brethine or Terbutaline are also frequently
administered to help stop preterm labor or premature labor. They are also
given to pregnant women who are experiencing uterine hyperstimulation
or an over active uterus while in labor.
Dr. Scott Monroe, M.D., the director of the FDA's division of Reproductive
and Urologic Products was quoted as saying, "Women should be aware
that serious and sometimes fatal side effects have been reported after
prolonged use of Terbutaline in pregnant women."

So far, there have been 16 documented maternal deaths during or shortly
after delivery that have been linked to the use of Terbutaline or Brethine
during pregnancy. There have also been 12 documented cases of pregnant
women who suffered a
heart attack, fast heart rate or tachycardia, pulmonary edema, irregular heart beats
or cardiac arrhythmias after receiving Terbutaline or Brethine during
pregnancy. However, these are just the documented cases of life altering
or catastrophic heart problems that women suffered after receiving Terbutaline
or Brethine. How many more mothers suffered the same fate and were just
told they developed post-partum cardiomyopathy or some other heart problem
just due to the pregnancy itself?

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If you or a loved one has suffered a heart problem or wrongful death due
to Trebutaline or Brethine, contact one of our experienced
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